Description
A zesty American dessert with buttery graham cracker crust, silky custard filling made from sweetened condensed milk and Key limes, and a perfectly balanced tart-sweet profile. This traditional method avoids gelatin and sets reliably with citrus-custard chemistry.
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
4 large egg yolks
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
1 teaspoon Key lime zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
Prepare graham cracker crust by pressing crumbs into a 9-inch pie plate
In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth
Fold in sweetened condensed milk until well combined
Stir in fresh Key lime juice and zest until homogeneous
Pour filling into prepared crust
Bake for 15 minutes on the lower rack
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 hours before slicing
Notes
Use room temperature egg yolks for better emulsification
Fresh Key limes are preferred for their intense flavor
Baking on the lower rack ensures even setting without browning
Chilling time can be extended up to overnight for optimal firmness
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Easy Homemade Dessert Recipes & Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg